“ I would like to be a part of a group that get together for fun, laughs, networking, discussing life's issues. ”

“ Hello! I am a 28 year old hippie momma, who wants to meet others in the area. I'm a vegeterain, liberal, free spirt! There are a ton of us who want a meet up but in typical hippie fashion no one has decided to step up and do the work. LOL! ”

“ I want to meet kindred spirits. I seek a gentle, beautiful, graceful femme who is kind and creative, who has a beautiful smile and eyes that sparkle like stars. ”

“ HI all Im from Downers Grove And I love going to see jam bands live ”

“ My partner and I have a small child and would like to meet other lesbian/gay couples in the suburbs. I am a stay at home mom and would like to find other kids in similar situations for my daughter to play with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think the best way to gain rights and respect is to come together as a community and educate those around us. It is also wonderful to meet passionate people that you have something in common with. ”

“ I am running a large childcare center near chicago - I have four boys of my own - ages 15, 10, 5 and 2 - who are all a little bit crazy. Trying to go back to my roots and make some new friends. ”

“ My wife and I are starting a family and would love to meet other lesbians and rainbow families. ”

“ I love pretty,feminine guys.I can just talk and socialise,or date,or get to a more serious level. ”

“ need rides this summer to festivals and shows,will have the funds but no car.i live in the chicago land area, so anyone down for the cause let me kno ”

“ We're looking for activity partners only (shopping, dinner, travel, partying). We love food, wine tastings and travel and are looking for couples who share the same passions. ”

“ hi to all and think you for this site i been looking for a place like this and now am at home with this site ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we want to meet single females and like minded couples in the life style. ”

“ Hi! My girlfriend and I are planning to artificially inseminate during the spring of 08. We are looking for other alternative families for support and networking. We love the city, but would love to meet families close to the Naperville area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my partner and I had our first child. We'd like him to see that there are other families like us out there. ”

“ I am an older man, who is interest marijuana for medical purposes. Have been out the loop for about 20 yrs except for last winter in Hawaii. ”

“ I join this group to meet new friends.........{women} ”

“ Hello everyone. I am a newly single mother of 5 (most of them are grown) looking to meet new friends. I recently moved to Chicago from MI and i'minterested in meeting new people ”

“ I have 3 young boys. My partner and I are looking for other families with 2 mommies. We would like our boys to know that they are not the only children with 2 mommies in the suburbs. ”

“ I want local meetups so that my 9 year old son can meet other children with LGBT parents. He just started a new school and is trying to make friends. While he is comfortable with his lesbian moms, he thinks other children will make fun of him. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we have a 7 year old son and we would like to show him that there are more families like ours.... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to extend my gay family networking of friends. ”

“ I want local Magickal Meetups because I am moving to the area this summer and would like to find like minded folks for company and celebration of the Sabbats. Sources of information about local stores and groups are also welcome. ”

“ I JUST LUV THESE LOCAL MEETUPS BECAUSE THEY ARE WONDERFUL PLACES TO MEET PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS FOR RELAXED GET2GETHERS AND LOT'S OF FUN TOO!!! ”

“ good people=good times ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its hard, for me at least, to meet people that are into the Dead and that whole scene. ”

“ I'm a single mom looking for other groovy moms or single parents to hang and network with. ”

“ My partner and I (shown) are interested in meeting other families, especially those with children. We have 5 children (23-19-16-15-11); only the 15 and 16 year olds reside with us. We also have two grandchildren (one shown). We bowl and skate. ”

“ I'm a Lithuanian artist & speak 5 languages (Rus, Ger, Fr, Lith & some Spanish). Love to learn about fellow European cultures/languages. I am co-org to the Ger, Sp, Rus, ESL, Chess, & Euro meetups. I am always up for Bulgarian films, music, lit, etc. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe the "war on drugs" is a sham created by Ronald Reagan to get elected, that drug laws against marijuana are silly...etc etc. ”

“ to net work, travel and frolic barefoot in the woods. ”

“ i miss SF and my California smelly hippie friends:) ”

“ I'm a Chicagoan (resident of the second best city in North America) and future urban planner who might be going to grad school in your incredible city this Fall. I want to get in contact with some like-minded people in your neck of the woods! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because need lovers and friends ”

“ Wanna be with others brothers and sisters of like-minds-have fun/be free!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because marijuhana is safer than most alcohol and it should be legal. Espically for the sick people who use it because its safer than most medications. ”

“ Hope to join you soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to dress in lingerie,stockings.hi-heels,make-up,wigs etc. and would like to come out and not be alone. I would like to meet others like myself who love the finer things in life ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my partner and I have two young sons and would like to connect with other families with lesbian gay parents. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we are a feminine lesbian couple who do not have any gay friends in Chicago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because,well.....because ”

“ mother natures the shit ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i hope to meet like minded people! ”

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“ I want local Pride Families Meetups because: My partner and I are going to be starting a family. We'd like to know other gay and lesbian parents. ”

“ I want local Rainbow Family Meetups because dats wat i wont in i need more femms 2 be cool wit in life time its just rainbow love all day kno dat 6colors all day er day so if u wont 2 talk hit up your good lookin ass stud but from there i am up jo''. ”

“ I 34 single mom looking for other moms that are lesbians to chat with i'm a very interesting person i think I have one child she's 8 years old i'm in school to get my ged and to further my education to be a plumber ”

“ New to the Chicago area, we want to meet other Rainbow Families. My partner and I are expecting our first baby in July, and we are overwhelmed with excitement. ”

“ Hi! I am a writer, life coach, and co-founder of The Woman Project (www.dreamlearncreate.com). I write mostly non-fiction, but dabble a bit in fiction if motivated. I look forward to meeting you all for support and inspiration. ”

“ Hi my name is Lisa and my daugher is 7 1/2 mos old and would enjoy meeting other families around the area. ”